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Oxford man accused of selling a stolen car

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
May 8, 2019
Council members listen to short speeches prepared by those running for a position on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The University Staff Council held elections for various positions, including Member at Large and Budget Officer.

University of Iowa Staff Council holds 2019-2020 elections

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
May 8, 2019
Iowa City man allegedly punched woman in the face

Iowa City man allegedly punched woman in the face

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 28, 2019
Kalona man charged with breaking into vehicle while drunk

Kalona man charged with breaking into vehicle while drunk

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 28, 2019
Lone Tree man accused of meth possession

Lone Tree man accused of meth possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 24, 2019
Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 24, 2019
Member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Royceann Porter speaks to the school board during their meeting on April 23, 2019.

Iowa City parents speak on school resource officers

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 23, 2019
CommUnity holds diaper drive

CommUnity holds diaper drive

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 22, 2019
The bridge on Gilbert Street over Ralston Creek in Iowa City is seen on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Iowa ranks third in structurally deficient bridges

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 15, 2019

Iowa City man accused of firearm possession, police evasion

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 10, 2019

Police find woman dead in Iowa City home

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 5, 2019
Honduran asylum seeker Rosalinda Velazquez tells her story of immigrating to the United States during the U.S./Mexico Border and State of Asylum Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday.

Asylum seekers speak at panel

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 3, 2019
Riverside woman accused of defrauding Hy-Vee of $12,500

Riverside woman accused of defrauding Hy-Vee of $12,500

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Wisconsin man accused of possessing 56 grams of marijuana

Wisconsin man accused of possessing 56 grams of marijuana

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Iowa City woman accused of breaking into former Bochner Chocolate Factory

Iowa City woman accused of breaking into former Bochner Chocolate Factory

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Iowa City woman accused of shoplifting $1,500 of merchandise from J.C. Penney

Iowa City woman accused of shoplifting $1,500 of merchandise from J.C. Penney

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Camanche man accused of possessing 11 cartridges of THC

Camanche man accused of possessing 11 cartridges of THC

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Vice President candidates answer questions during a University of Iowa Student Government Vice Presidential Debate at Catlett Hall on Thursday, March 28, 2019. The election period for UISG begins on April 3 at 8 a.m. and ends on April 4 at 5 p.m.

UISG VP candidates hold debate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 28, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Political Science professor among most cited in her field

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 25, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell
March 24, 2019
Pastor Sean McRoberts at St. Marks United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

United Methodist Church faces backlash from local congregations

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Jury orders UI to pay $2 million to A&P Samuels over a contract dispute

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 14, 2019

Blairstown man accused of attempted car theft

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 13, 2019
North Liberty man charged with meth, 11-inch knife possession

North Liberty man charged with meth, 11-inch knife possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 10, 2019
A structure on Burlington and Clinton Streets across from the Voxman Building is seen on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

[Photo] Downtown Iowa City fire shuts down Burlington Street block

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor
March 5, 2019
University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson explains what a becoming a Public Private Partnership or P3 would mean for the university at a meeting of the UI GPSG on March 4, 2019.

UI CFO discusses public/private utility with GPSG

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 4, 2019
Hanna Kinney, Iowa City's very own "Ranch Girl," poses for a portrait at The Airliner Bar on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Kinney went viral after appearing in a video attempting to get past Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. at a campaign event on Feb. 18, 2019, saying, "I'm just trying to get some ranch."

‘Ranch Girl,’ whose exploits went viral online after a Kirsten Gillibrand event, on the pressures of fame

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 26, 2019
Coralville man accused of stealing more than $1,000 for narcotics

Coralville man accused of stealing more than $1,000 for narcotics

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 25, 2019
7th graders Lulu Roarick, Connor Jakob, Erin Partridge, and Vivian Sheilds pose at Pride Con on Saturday February 23 2019 at Elizabeth Tate High School. Pride Con is a yearly event held for LGBTQ youth in Iowa City.(Grace Colton/The Daily Iowan)

PrideCon celebrates 5 years of teaching kids and parents about LGBTQ support

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 24, 2019
Lucky's Market in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Lucky's recently announced that they are closing this location.

Lucky’s Market shutters doors after three years

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 18, 2019
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16.

Kirk Ferentz trial reaches end, verdict still to come

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 14, 2019

Coralville man accused of marijuana possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 14, 2019
UI junior Ella McDonald poses for a portrait at Java House on Monday, February 11, 2019. McDonald started the "Half Caff" podcast with coworker Jack Berning about living the life of a barista. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Java House to begin hosting podcast, open mic night

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 11, 2019

North Liberty man accused of threatening to kill the mother of his children

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 11, 2019
Burlington man accused of meth possession, punching inmate

Burlington man accused of meth possession, punching inmate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 11, 2019
Co-chairs of the Iowa City Tennant's Union have a bite to eat during their Fundraiser Concert at Public Space One on Sunday February 10, 2019.

Democratic Socialists of America works to create tenants’ union

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 11, 2019
The Exterior to UI QuickCare is pictured in the Old Capitol Center on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

After students express QuickCare concerns, UIHC responds

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 7, 2019

Iowa City man accused of stealing lottery tickets

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 6, 2019
Iowa City man accused of threatening police, using daughter as a shield

Iowa City man accused of threatening police, using daughter as a shield

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 3, 2019
Iowa City man charged with biting woman's nose during domestic dispute

Iowa City man charged with biting woman’s nose during domestic dispute

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 3, 2019
The Lanferman Family is seen after leaving the main ballroom. The family has been to Dance Marathon 2 years previously, and their son was diagnosed with cancer 11 years ago. There name was announced on stage during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday Feb 1, 2019.

Lanferman family participates in UIDM to give back

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 1, 2019
Dancers wait before the start of Dace Marathon 25 on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

UIDM 25 is underway at the IMU

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
February 1, 2019
Iowa City man accused of attacking a woman

Iowa City man accused of attacking a woman

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 27, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Iowa City club wants to increase access to science and change stereotypes about scientists

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 27, 2019
People walk past the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Streaming on the cheap in Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 25, 2019
Coralville man accused of possession methamphetamine in Johnson County Jail

Coralville man accused of possession methamphetamine in Johnson County Jail

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 22, 2019
Joel and Henry Gilbertson-White enjoy pizza at the Day of Service in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, January 21, 2019. The pair spent the morning at Hy-Vee handing out flyers and collecting donations for the crisis center and the food pantry. Joel expressed his appreciation for "a day on rather than a day off" to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Volunteers spend day off assembling literacy kits in honor of MLK

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 22, 2019
Demonstrators lay on benches during a "Sleep In" demonstration in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Monday, January 14, 2019. The benches have been in the works since 2014, but were installed in November of 2018. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Protest sparked by Ped Mall benches

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 14, 2019
Cedar Rapids man accused of getting juvenile to shoplift for him

Cedar Rapids man accused of getting juvenile to shoplift for him

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 14, 2019
Iowa City man accused of breaking into home, stealing jewelry

Iowa City man accused of breaking into home, stealing jewelry

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 13, 2019
Pancheros sits open downtown Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Pancheros is one of four sponsors for Dance Marathon this year.

Pancheros begins delivery service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 12, 2018
Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Iowa City man has been accused of assault, stealing phone

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 10, 2018
Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Iowa City man accused of methamphetamine possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 10, 2018
North Liberty man accused of having meth, marijuana

North Liberty man accused of having meth, marijuana

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 7, 2018
Iowa City man charged with possession of meth

Iowa City man charged with possession of meth

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 5, 2018
A literary kiosk is seen in the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday. The kiosk prints one-, three-, and five-minute short stories.

Literary kiosk placed at ICPL for month of December

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 4, 2018
Warrant out for Tiffin women who used fake rent check

Warrant out for Tiffin women who used fake rent check

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 3, 2018
N. Liberty man charged with domestic abuse

N. Liberty man charged with domestic abuse

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 3, 2018
Cedar Rapids man charged with marijuana possession

Cedar Rapids man charged with marijuana possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 3, 2018
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UI police dog K9 Falo retires after 4 years of service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
December 3, 2018
Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Some accuse new Ped Mall benches of discriminating against homeless

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 29, 2018

Iowa City man accused of domestic assault

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 28, 2018
Man charged with public intoxication, urinating on a police officer

Man charged with public intoxication, urinating on a police officer

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 28, 2018
The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

UI athletics revenue down despite boost in Big Ten support

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 15, 2018
Col. David Nixon of the Iowa Army National Guard receives a Hawkeye Distinguished Veteran's Award on behalf of Maj. Gen. Warren Lawson at the IMU on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Lawson played center for the Iowa football team as an undergrad and was the team's MVP in 1954.

UI honors distinguished veterans in ceremony

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 15, 2018
Professor Joe Sulentic poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

Race car driver turned professor teaches business sustainability

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 14, 2018
Iowa City man accused of abusing, threatening a woman

Iowa City man accused of abusing, threatening a woman

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 11, 2018
Attendees chant during the "Trump is not above the law" rally at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The protest was organized in reaction to the Trump's firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Protesters and counter-protesters gather on Pentacrest in wake of Jeff Sessions firing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 8, 2018
A group leader records discussion points during the Social Justice Brown Bag event in North Hall on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The discussion centered around what Americans can do following an election. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

After the 2018 midterms, community members encouraged to expand political discussions outside Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 8, 2018
Local man faces numerous charges

Local man faces numerous charges

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 6, 2018
A customer displays their voting sticker to an employee at Yotopia on Monday, November 5, 2018.

Small businesses in Iowa City incentivize customers to vote

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 6, 2018
North Liberty woman accused of attempting to cash fake payroll check

North Liberty woman accused of attempting to cash fake payroll check

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 5, 2018
Man accused of stealing DC's bouncer's backpack

Man accused of stealing DC’s bouncer’s backpack

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 5, 2018

Coralville woman charged for driving drunk

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 5, 2018

Cedar Rapids man accused of trying to cash forged checks

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 5, 2018

IC man accused of breaking into cars in emergency-room parking lot

Kate Pixley
November 5, 2018

Coralville man accused of marijuana possession

Kate Pixley
November 5, 2018

Coralville man accused of selling marijuana to minors

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 1, 2018
Solon man accused of meth possession

Solon man accused of meth possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 1, 2018
Iowa City encourages pumpkin composting this Halloween

Iowa City encourages pumpkin composting this Halloween

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 1, 2018
Chicago taxi and ride-share drivers have joined forces to try to limit the number of Uber and Lyft cars in the city. (Richard B. Levine/Sipa USA/TNS)

NextGen and Lyft bring Mayflower students to the polls

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 31, 2018

Local man charged with domestic abuse/assault

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 30, 2018
The ChildServe sign is seen in Coralville.

Iowa’s only pediatric physiatrist visits Coralville to help children with special needs

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 29, 2018

Des Moines man faces numerous charges

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 29, 2018
Coralville woman accused of child endangerment and causing bodily harm

Coralville woman accused of child endangerment and causing bodily harm

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 24, 2018
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion listening sessions planned to enhance campus climate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 24, 2018
RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Transformative Healing partners with RVAP to support survivors

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 21, 2018
West Liberty man accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse

West Liberty man accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse

Kate Pixley
October 16, 2018
Iowa City police request bids for cell phone-mapping software

Iowa City police request bids for cell phone-mapping software

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 15, 2018

North Liberty man accused of breaking into apartment to contact resident

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 14, 2018
Iowa City man accused of assaulting his mother

Iowa City man accused of assaulting his mother

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 14, 2018
A sign is seen on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Westlawn Student Health & Wellness building.

Red Watch Band Program enters 10th year at Iowa as drinking rates rise

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 4, 2018
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Advantage Iowa recipients no longer required to attend yearly events

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 4, 2018
City Councilor Bruce Teague speaks to supporters at Billy's High Hat Diner at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Teague defeated Ann Freerks with 54.3 percent of the vote in a special election for Iowa City City Council's vacant seat.

Bruce Teague beats out Ann Freerks in the Iowa City City Council special election

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
October 2, 2018
Riders begin the first Lap of the UCI Elite C1 men’s race on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. The race was the final event in a weekend of professional and amateur cyclocross races held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

Cyclo-Cross World Cup concludes a drizzly third-annual Iowa City event

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
September 30, 2018
City Council candidate Ann Freerks discusses issues in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

Ann Freerks touts experience and understanding of issues in Iowa City City Council bid

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
September 27, 2018
A cyclocross rider runs up Mt. Krumpit before the first day of Jinglecross at the Johnson County fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

A group of gravel bicyclists will compete in this weekend’s cyclocross event

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
September 27, 2018
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